http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/ Discussions on cruising in the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean except along the european coast. Canary Islands, Cape Verde Islands, Madeira, Florida, Bahamas, Azores, St. Helena, South Africa, Namibia, Brazil, Gulf of Mexico, Panama Canal, ... en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:18:07 GMT vBulletin 60 http://cdn.cruisersforum.com/forums/../ugala/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/ http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/bukh-spares-in-trinidad-33252.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:15:53 GMT Need a fuel pump (high pressure, not lift) for a Bukh dv20. Anyone have any pointers who to ask in Trini for such a thing? Boat in Tobago but doubt... Need a fuel pump (high pressure, not lift) for a Bukh dv20. Anyone have any pointers who to ask in Trini for such a thing? Boat in Tobago but doubt if it's even worth asking over here.

Much thanks ]]> conachair http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/bukh-spares-in-trinidad-33252.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/provisioning-on-st-martin-33218.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:11:32 GMT My wife and I will be charter sailing out of St Martin for 2 weeks beginning on December 5th. and will be doing our own provisioning. Any suggestions... My wife and I will be charter sailing out of St Martin for 2 weeks beginning on December 5th. and will be doing our own provisioning. Any suggestions on the best place to do this? We are chartering with Sunsail at Oyster Pond. Is St. Martin the best place for our major supplies or should we stock up on Anguilla or St. Barts? ]]> lcdittmar http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/provisioning-on-st-martin-33218.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/dock-space-in-bimini-33024.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 19:23:16 GMT Does anyone know of safe dock or mooring space available in Bimini or the Exumas for a catamaran (38' with 21' beam) around the first of the year? We would like to leave our boat there on a month to month basis, if possible. Any suggestions welcome. ]]> Bieker http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/dock-space-in-bimini-33024.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/clearing-in-at-charlotteville-tobago-32989.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:23:18 GMT Anyone cleared in at Charlotteville in Tobago recently? Noonsite says you can now but these things can change overnight, can anyone confirm it's still possible? Thanks in advance.

Paddy on Conachair ]]> conachair http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/clearing-in-at-charlotteville-tobago-32989.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/dinghy-for-icw-32960.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 18:30:18 GMT I'm planning, very soon, to go "Down South" through some of the ICW just for the adventure and the fun of coming back with my wife up some of the ICW (she's not an avid sailor, especially out of sight of land). I'm a diehard "cheapskate", and although I plan on occasionally using a marina for showers, gas, food etc. I expect to anchor out often. Should I bring my dinghy? (I'll have to tow it) I'll be leaving the boat from late Nov. until early May, when WE will bring it back. I had planned on taking it, then it just occurred to me that it might not be there when I return. Should I be concerned, and, should I bring the dinghy or "streamline" the trip by leaving it behind?

Thanks in advance! ]]> tanksalot http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/dinghy-for-icw-32960.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/working-cold-fronts-from-turks-and-caicos-to-miami-32951.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:10:46 GMT How do you decide when to leave port for a 48 hour sail from TCI to Georgetown based on the cold fronts that happen all winter? For instance, is... How do you decide when to leave port for a 48 hour sail from TCI to Georgetown based on the cold fronts that happen all winter?

For instance, is the cold front moving through the area (this week) look normal for wind and sea rotation?
WED E 6kt Sea 8'/9s NE
THU S 6kt Sea 6'/10s NE
FRI SW 13kt Sea 4'/9s ENE
SAT S 8kt Sea 3'/11s NE
SUN NW 7kt Sea 4'/12s N
MON N 5kt Sea 4'/10s NNE
TUE NE 12kt Sea 4'/9s NE
WED NE 13kt Sea 5'/9s NE

All the seas have a north component, can we expect seas to be more E or will they usually be NE in the winter? ]]> teluit http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/working-cold-fronts-from-turks-and-caicos-to-miami-32951.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/bahamas-caribbean-in-the-winter-32915.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:37:37 GMT Hi Everyone, New user here and have lots of questions but let's start with this one. I see alot of cruisers leaving the Annapolis/ Baltimore area ( which is where I live) leaving for the islands in the winter. This being hurricane season down there, how do you manage that? Do you keep an eye on the weather and move north or south as needed? How about insurance? My carrier says no go during the season. Do you go anyway and take the risk? Thanks....Sid ]]> Sid22 http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/bahamas-caribbean-in-the-winter-32915.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/bermuda-destination-or-lost-in-the-triangle-32913.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:38:23 GMT I am very new to this forum and have been reading most threads on the great destinations to cruise to in the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean. But no... I am very new to this forum and have been reading most threads on the great destinations to cruise to in the Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean. But no one seems to mention Bermuda????? What are the there reasons for this? It is obviously not a hot spot for people on this forum. Is it a case of "can't get there from here" or just not a great place to visit?

Just asking.:confused:

Steve ]]> ChamJam http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/bermuda-destination-or-lost-in-the-triangle-32913.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/bimini-or-freeport-32911.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:13:22 GMT Hi, is there any one going cross to Bimini or Freeport? i would like to come along I need to get as many as sea time possible and learn about boating... Hi, is there any one going cross to Bimini or Freeport? i would like to come along I need to get as many as sea time possible and learn about boating / sailing I don't have any medical problem I'm in Fort Lauderdale I have little sailing experience I'm fast learner and I will pay my expanse please let me know thank you ]]> lone traveler http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/bimini-or-freeport-32911.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/clearing-out-of-us-to-caribbean-32905.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:25:02 GMT I could use some assistance or direction. Would anyonebe able to direct me to a checklist of documents needed in order to leave the USA as a green... I could use some assistance or direction. Would anyonebe able to direct me to a checklist of documents needed in order to leave the USA as a green card holder on a US boat that I purchased 2 yrs ago to sail to the Carib? I know that I cannot get USCG (foreign owned) reg and that TX reg is sufficient for most islands along with insurance papers and crew lists. As boat still has small loan outstanding I do not have the title (with bank), is this a prob or are purchasing docs and Texas Reg sufficient. Also heard about a Form 300 ?? needed. Any help much appreciated. Reg's Sam Vogel ]]> SamVogel http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/clearing-out-of-us-to-caribbean-32905.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/east-coast-cruising-blogs-32876.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 20:42:39 GMT My husband and I just embarked on our first-ever cruise down the East Coast, starting in CT and heading toward the Bahamas (and beyond?). I've found this forum and several blogs to be very helpful in preparing us for the liveaboard lifestyle, so I'm now looking to read accounts of other peoples' experiences cruising along the East Coast to glean some useful tips and give us some ideas for what's to come. Suggestions would be much appreciated! ]]> CMD84 http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/east-coast-cruising-blogs-32876.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/sailing-from-florida-to-venezuela-32857.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:30:37 GMT I will be sailing with my friend and his boat from Florida to Venezuela,via Cuba,Dominican Republic and Porto Rico.Any good advise is appriciated,I... I will be sailing with my friend and his boat from Florida to Venezuela,via Cuba,Dominican Republic and Porto Rico.Any good advise is appriciated,I am still looking for uesed paper charts on Cuba and DR aswell as PR.I have the cruising guide to the Caribbean aswell as some information from the internet. Cuban charts are hard to find.
Most of my sailing I have doen in the Paccific North West and I am looking forward to sailing in the tropical reagions.
Hubert, S/V Freja II ]]> hubert http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/sailing-from-florida-to-venezuela-32857.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/south-fl-to-ct-in-november-32825.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:49:26 GMT I need to make it to CT soon. Im not looking to stop and sight see along the way. I just need to get there fast. However im going single handed and... I need to make it to CT soon. Im not looking to stop and sight see along the way. I just need to get there fast. However im going single handed and in a 27' Irwin. I can make runs of about 3 days but then need to stop on the hook for a night. Dont know much of the waters out there and was wondering what a good route would be? Any help would be great. ]]> macktub28 http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/south-fl-to-ct-in-november-32825.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/our-boat-32822.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:12:13 GMT Hello everybody!

We are three young guys in Miami looking to purchase a sailboat to cruise the Caribbean on. Today we went to a marina and looked at a few boats. One that stood out is a 1979 Catalina 30' with a 2001 Yanmar diesel.

1979 Catalina Aft Cockpit Sail Boat For Sale - www.yachtworld.com

We would love to hear back from people who know this boat, or really anyone who knows anything about boats and can tell us the pros and cons of this one. Please be brutally honest, we are possibly about to invest a big chunk of money into this boat and would like to know as much about it as possible.

This site has been so helpful in the past. Gotta love sailors. ]]> saltyspringer http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/our-boat-32822.html http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/need-to-get-from-rio-de-janeiro-brazil-to-ireland-32813.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:22:14 GMT Hey all, Been a long time lurker and now need some advice. We are putting our circumnavigation on hold for two years and cant leave our boat in... Hey all,

Been a long time lurker and now need some advice. We are putting our circumnavigation on hold for two years and cant leave our boat in Brazil because of the two year time limit they impose on vessels. I need to get it back to ireland. I am curious on your views on routes and timing.

Ideally I would like to start moving around april. I have some concerns:

1. It is REALLY difficult to sail north from Rio and especially getting around Cabo Frio before June time frame when the trades and southerly current start to abate. But if I leave that late I hit the caribbean smack during the start of hurricane season...

2. ...which askes me the second question - should I just take her up north and into the gulfstream w/o stopping in the caribbean and do a non-stop passage?

3. any ideas for a route that gets me moving through before hurricane season but without beating my head against a wall trying to get from Rio into the north hemi trades?

thanks all

oh, and the boat is 42' aluminum Cutter - strong as a brick shit house and I have around 60-70,000 blue water miles if that helps with the advice

-cheers!! ]]> foolishsailor http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f19/need-to-get-from-rio-de-janeiro-brazil-to-ireland-32813.html